Computer Programmers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $79,220 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $59,900
90th percentile $135,420
Employed locally 30
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,900
    25th
    $64,040
    50th (median)
    $79,220
    75th
    $115,340
    90th
    $135,420

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 102% Median Computer Programmers salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, GA-AL $101,210
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $97,970
    Savannah, GA $97,260
    Gainesville, FL $94,520
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $89,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $88,790

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,490
    Software Developers $124,960
    Computer Systems Analysts $110,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other $81,390
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,570
    Information Security Analysts $108,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Gainesville, GA is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.11 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Gainesville, GA is 19.7% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $59,900 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,040.